Who designed the layout of Washington D.C.?
Pierre "Peter" Charles L'Enfant was an American-French military engineer who in 1791 designed the basic plan for Washington, D.C.
Which memorial in Washington D.C., dedicated to veterans, is located near the National Mall and is known for its reflective, black granite surface?
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Civil War Veterans Memorial
Which foreign embassy was the first to be established in Washington D.C.?
What is the oldest building in Washington D.C.?
It was erected in 1766
Which historic event took place at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C.?
During a play called "Our American Cousin"
The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln
The first performance of the Star-Spangled Banner
The inauguration of George Washington
What does the acronym "D.C." stand for in Washington D.C.?
What is the significance of the three stars on the Washington D.C. flag?
The three branches of government
The neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia
George Washington's military rank
What river runs along the southern border of Washington D.C.?
In what year did Washington D.C. become the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C. is unique among American cities because it:
Is entirely powered by renewable energy
Has a population smaller than any state
True or False: Despite popular knowledge, the City of Washington D.C. was NOT named after George Washington, the first US President
It was indeed named after him
Washington D.C. is divided into ______ wards or local authorities